~ from Harmony Family Center
Keeping with tradition, Harmony’s 14th annual Mudder’s Day Madness Mud Run is on Saturday before Mother’s Day, May 9, 2026. During our traditional 5K, the course spans across Montvale’s muddiest trails with 20 obstacles. Runners ages 8 and up can race on their own or with a team. In addition to our 5K, we now have a family-friendly, untimed Fun Run for anyone ages 4 and up! The Fun Run distance is about 1.2 miles and will include trail running, field running, obstacles, and mud, of course!
Costumes are encouraged, and the most creative could win a trophy! Vendors, music, and refreshments will be on-site for participants and their fans, friends, and families to enjoy.
Another thing that hasn’t changed is the spirit of Harmony on full display as people of all ages and backgrounds trudge together through the muck and mud, pressing personal limits, and overcoming obstacles on their way to the finish line, where a great celebration awaits. There’s no turning back because everyone makes it through with courage, perseverance, and help when they need it. However, without an abundance of tape, not every shoe makes it through.
“Our Mudder’s Day Madness Mud Run is an event so many people look forward to participating in every year,” said Nicole Coning, CEO of Harmony. “We can’t wait to showcase the property and enjoy some muddy fun! The funds raised from the event will support the preservation of Montvale Springs as well as our therapeutic camps and programming.” To learn more & sign-up, please visit https://harmonyfamilycenter.org/events/mudrun/
Since 1996, Harmony has provided innovative programming and therapeutic services across the state of Tennessee, impacting more than 211,000 children, families and individuals. On any given day in Tennessee, there are over 8,000 children in foster care and over 500 children in need of a forever family through adoption. In partnership with the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, Harmony offers support for children and families at every phase of the foster care and adoption journey. From the completion of foster and adoptive home studies, to identifying forever homes for children and youth, to in-home post-adoption counseling and throughout the many other facets of the journey, Harmony has been a trusted ally and support for thousands of families throughout Tennessee.
Harmony has always been committed to standing in the gap where there are unmet needs which has led to the expansion of our services to include training our communities on the impact of trauma, animal-assisted therapies, outpatient services, and therapeutic camps at our Montvale Springs property. We are committed to continuing to create innovative opportunities for healing and growth so all may live their best lives.
Harmony is grateful for all of our dedicated sponsors including our Gold level sponsors: Mountain Commerce Bank & Bertelkamp Automation, Inc. Also our Silver level sponsors: PMG Benefits Consulting, AvKARE, Garrett Construction, Speth CPA, Ann Drake- REALTOR- Realty Executives, ERISA Services, Adams & Sons Quality Construction, Newell Brands, Wyatt Insurance, Leon Williams Contractors, CMC Steel Tennessee, Subs & Such, Burger Family McDonalds, Joseph Construction, Foothills Forest School and Peaceful Side Brewery.
Thanks to tireless volunteers and brave participants, the annual Mudder’s Day Madness Mud Run event continues to allow the community to get muddy and do good in support of Harmony programs and services so all may live their best lives.
